Oceania
LGBTQ+ travel in Samoa
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Samoa LGBTQ+ friendly?
Fa'afafine (third-gender people) are a long-accepted part of society, but same-sex couples face disapproval; avoid public affection.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
| Legal penalty | Up to 7 years in prison for sex between men; women are not covered. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Samoa
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Apia | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Samoa Immigration (MPMC)
- Samoa Tourism Authority
- UK FCDO travel advice: Samoa
- Smartraveller: Samoa
- World Bank open data
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